Engineered Anchoring Solutions with SafeSet Reliability

SafeSet Technology eliminates the most common cause of adhesive anchor failure: inadequate hole cleaning. Traditional adhesive anchors require thorough hole cleaning to remove drilling dust that weakens the bond. SafeSet anchors achieve full design load without manual hole cleaning, dramatically improving installation reliability. The HIT-Z anchor rod with its cone-shaped helix displaces dust during installation. For contractors, SafeSet means faster installation with higher confidence in anchor performance.

Yes, HIT-HY 200 is specifically formulated for wet hole installation. The hybrid adhesive displaces water during injection and cures properly even in water-saturated holes. This capability is essential for below-grade work, marine environments, and any situation where holes cannot be dried before installation. Most competing products require dry holes, limiting their application range. HIT-HY 200 removes this constraint from project planning.

PROFIS Engineering is Hilti cloud-based anchor design software that automates code-compliant connection design. Engineers input loads, base material properties, and geometric constraints - the software calculates required anchor specifications and generates documentation for permit submissions. The software includes all current Hilti anchor approvals and updates automatically when certifications change. PROFIS eliminates manual calculations and ensures designs meet applicable building codes.

Seismic Design Categories C through F require anchors tested for cyclic loading that simulates earthquake forces. Anchors must maintain capacity through repeated load reversals without loosening or concrete damage. Hilti seismic-rated anchors like HSL-3-G have passed these tests with documented performance data. Using non-seismic-rated anchors in seismic zones violates building codes and creates structural risk during earthquakes.

Mechanical anchors like HSL-3 suit applications requiring immediate loading - no cure time means instant capacity after installation. Adhesive anchors like HIT-HY 200 excel in cracked concrete, close edge distances, and high-load applications where mechanical anchors reach their limits. Adhesive also enables post-installed rebar connections impossible with mechanical systems. Many projects use both types: mechanical for speed where conditions allow, adhesive where performance requirements demand it.

Hilti provides comprehensive documentation including European Technical Approvals (ETA), ICC-ES evaluation reports, load tables, installation instructions, and PROFIS Engineering calculation reports. For fire-rated assemblies, specific fire test reports document tested configurations. This documentation satisfies building officials, structural engineers, and quality assurance requirements. Few competitors match the depth and accessibility of Hilti technical documentation.

HUS screw anchors thread directly into the concrete substrate without expansion forces. This allows closer edge distances and anchor spacing than expansion anchors which push outward against the concrete. Screw anchors install faster since there is no torque-controlled expansion step. For medium-duty applications where edge distances are tight or speed matters, HUS screw anchors often outperform traditional expansion systems.

Our technical team assists with anchor selection for specific applications throughout the UAE. We can help interpret load requirements, recommend appropriate anchor systems, and provide documentation for engineering review. For complex applications, we coordinate with Hilti field engineering for on-site support. Stock of popular anchor types ensures availability for project requirements across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.